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Private bidders lose out on housing grant
The bulk of the bids for social housing grant that were thrown out by the Housing Corporation were from private developers.
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NewsSmout reveals five-year plan for Gleeson Building
Five months after the buyout, managing director talks about turning former Gleeson arm’s £16.6m loss into a £4.8m profit by focusing on smaller education, health and residential projects
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Courage under fire
Politicians must be stronger in their support for design – and not run for cover at the first hint of criticism. Only then will we get the urban spaces we deserve
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A deep-sea red herring
The Guardian recently published a letter from James Abbott, editor of Modern Railways, responding to an article on construction that it published on 30 June.
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Sanitising history
I see you have featured yet another sanitisation of England’s disappearing industrial heritage (Woodhorn Colliery, 26 August, page 10).
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Turner & Townsend in Australian merger
Consultant Turner & Townsend has merged its Australian business with Australian firm Rawlinsons, creating one of the country’s largest management consultancies
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Heritage groups force a redesign of Edinburgh landmark
The firm of Jefferson Sheard Architects has altered plans for a £6.6m scheme to revamp the steps at Waverley station in Edinburgh after a row with heritage watchdogs.
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NewsSmall but perfectly formed
Developer Devon Lifestyles has unveiled images of theseone-bedroom and studio apartments in Plymouth. The complex of 93 units will be complete by the end of next month. The architect is Architects Design Group.
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NewsFormer Foster man to head Make’s Birmingham office
Ken Shuttleworth lures former Foster colleague Paul Scott to head new Birmingham office
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NewsChipperfield in America
Architect David Chipperfield has unveiled images of his first museum in the USA.
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Travis Perkins shares slump after DIY sales fall
Shares in builders merchant Travis Perkins fell 5% after declining sales at its DIY chain Wickes reduced profit growth.
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Franklin + Andrews loses key partner
Cost consultant Gardiner & Theobald has poached Tony Farmiloe, the head of property at rival Franklin + Andrews
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NewsForeign markets boost WSP profit to £8.8m
Support services group WSP said this week that it was doing well because of strong performances in the USA and Sweden.
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NewsTreasury stalls plan to bring in Milton Keynes ‘roof tax’
Whitehall is concerned that English Partnerships’ plan to borrow £60m will transgress public spending rules
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Defects in new houses ‘have risen 53% in a year’
The number of defects in newly-built homes has risen by more than a half, according to a survey carried out by the Glasgow Caledonian University.